Annual Report 2018/2019 Annual Report 2018/2019 CONTENTS
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City of Mount Gambier of City Annual Report 2018/2019 Annual Report 2018/2019 Annual Report CONTENTS _ Introduction 2 Community 17 Mayor’s message 3 Australian citizenship ceremonies 18 Elected Member information 4 Junior Sports Assistance Fund 19 Elected Member attendance 4 Mount Gambier Community Mayor’s 20 2018 Local Government Elections 5 Christmas Appeal Mount Gambier Library 21 Council and committees 6 Annie’s Story; Growing up strong on 21 Strategic Management Plan Framework 9 Boandik Country Decision making structure of Council 10 Tattooist of Auschwitz author visit 22 Organisational chart 12 National Simultaneous Storytime 2019 22 CEO’s message 13 GovHack open data competition 23 Senior executive officers 15 The Riddoch and Main Corner Complex 24 City of Mount Gambier staff 16 International Limestone Coast Video Art 24 Festival Play On: The art of sport 24 Public art initiative 26 Tertiary Health Education Grants Program 27 Mount Gambier Children’s Centre John 29 Powell Reserve initiative AF Sutton Memorial Park Community Day 30 Australia Day Awards 32 Youth Advisory Group (YAG) 35 Mount Gambier community events 36 Rook Walk Centenary Celebration 36 Mount Gambier Christmas Parade 38 Local ‘brass band man’ honoured 40 Australian Baseball League 41 2019 Fringe Festival 42 Profile ID: Community and Economic 44 Profile General Inspector statistics 45 Dog and Cat Management Plan 2018-2023 46 Pet owners urged to be responsible 46 Council renews support for SEAWL 48 Community services, lifestyle, welfare and 49 wellbeing Environmental health and community 50 health statistics Environment 51 Tourism and Economic Development 77 Clean Up Australia Day 52 Tourism and visitor services snapshot 78 Waste snapshot 53 Community events contribution to 79 Environmental sustainability highlights 54 economic development Sort and save initiative 55 Limestone Coast Investment Showcase 80 Cycling consultation 55 Guides of Mount Gambier funding boost 81 Limestone Coast Bushfire Management 56 Guides of Mount Gambier pilot program 82 Plan success Local Nuisance and Litter Control Act 56 Tourism industry evenings 83 Stormwater management 56 Umpherston Sinkhole nominated for 7 84 Wonders of Australia Sid’s Lid removal 56 Governance 85 Infrastructure 57 Council policies, registers and codes 86 Street trees 58 Elected Member training and development 89 Airport federal funding announcement 59 Member allowances and reimbursements 91 Installation of no stopping zones on 59 Jubilee Highway East Elector representation review 92 Removal of Hay Drive bridge and 60 By-laws 93 construction of roadway Freedom of information 93 Building Fire Safety Committee 61 Confidentiality provisions 94 Boundary roads 61 Community land 96 Infrastructure works 61 Internal review of council actions 96 Crime prevention strategies 62 Finance 97 Concrete footpath construction 62 South Australian Local Government 98 ReUse Market opening 63 Grants Commission data Building division 64 Strategic financial management 99 Mount Gambier Railway Lands and Rail 64 and sustainability Trail added to the Heart Foundation Annual Business Plan and Budget 99 ‘Healthy Active by Design’ website Budget analysis 100 Frew Park RV park and dump point 65 Procurement and competitive tendering 102 Council Assessment Panel 66 Fixed asset snapshot 104 National construction code changes 67 Rates 105 Community and Recreation Hub 68 Residential rates comparison 106 Local Heritage Restoration Fund 74 Auditors and Audit Committee 107 Carinya Gardens Cemetery 74 Selected general statistics 108 Carinya Gardens Cemetery custom 75 Projections and target for 2019/2020 109 equipment financial year Blue Lake Golf Course leasing options 75 Table of contents: Financial Statements 110 discussed Certification of Financial Statements 111 Lake Terrace Cemetery 150th 76 commemoration Statement of Comprehensive Income 112 Statement of Financial Position 113 Statement of Changes in Equity 114 Statement of Cash Flows 115 Notes to and forming part of the 116 Financial Statements Certification of Auditor Independence 144 Independent Auditors Report 145 Statement by Auditor 149 1 WELCOME TO THE CITY OF MOUNT GAMBIER 2018/2019 ANNUAL REPORT _ The Annual Report provides an opportunity for the City of Mount Gambier to inform the community of its operations, activities and achievements during the 2018/2019 financial year and fulfils Council’s legislative requirements under the Local Government Act 1999. The Annual Report provides a comprehensive overview of how the Council is responding to the challenges of a growing and evolving regional city. It also reflects the strong commitment to maintaining the highest standards of good governance and acts to monitor the Council’s financial and service performance. The format of this Annual Report is presented under the following headings: • Community, • Environment, • Infrastructure, • Tourism and Economic Development, • Governance, and • Finance. Each year the Council delivers many initiatives to help improve the quality of life for our community and value for money for ratepayers and we hope you find the Annual Report informative and an accurate reflection of the City’s activity and achievements for the 2018/2019 financial year. 2 MAYOR’S MESSAGE _ It has been almost a year since the local government elections held in November 2018 which resulted in eight members of the community being elected to represent Mount Gambier residents and ratepayers. Four incumbent members of Council welcomed four new faces, along with myself as the 34th Mayor of our city and the second female Mayor in our 143 year history. Mount Gambier is the largest city in regional continues to work towards an important South Australia and advocates for lifelong milestone with the anticipated endorsement of learning which not only applies to our residents, a Reconciliation Action Plan, a document which but also to Elected Members. The four newly will clearly define our shared vision towards elected Councillors and I have much to learn reconciliation and will also highlight actions about local government and how our council which aim to create meaningful change for our operates within the parameters of the Local community. Government Act. However, it is also important I am pleased to report that Council is in a strong for the members returning for a further term financial position as you will see when reading to continually learn as by doing so we will work this Annual Report and this is a result of prudent together to make Mount Gambier the best it can management by Elected Members and staff. be for our residents. Council has an amazing team of dedicated Elected Members are currently reviewing employees and it has been my privilege to Council’s strategic plan being the Community meet them and I wish to thank them for their Plan - The Futures Paper 2016–2020, together commitment in assisting Elected Members to with Council’s other key strategic documents carry out their roles. supported by the Long Term Financial Plan, the Asset and Infrastructure Management Plan and In May, Council welcomed new Chief Executive the Annual Business Plan and Budget. Officer Andrew Meddle who has settled into his new role well and I look forward to working closely I congratulate the previous Council on their with Andrew to deliver new and improved services achievements over the past four years and look and amenities to our city. forward to continuing that good work for our community. Mount Gambier is a digitally connected city, well placed to grow our tourism market, to attract and One very important project for Council is the retain new residents, to grow industry and in turn delivery of the Mount Gambier Community and the economy for the benefit of our residents and Recreation Hub planned for completion in late ratepayers. 2021. I take the opportunity to thank Federal Member for Barker Tony Pasin MP for the Federal I have pleasure in presenting to you the Government’s $15million contribution to this 2018/2019 City of Mount Gambier Annual Report. project and also to Premier Steven Marshall for _ the State Government’s $10million contribution. This is the largest funding commitment to our city in its history and will provide a life changing facility for our residents for decades to come. Lynette Martin OAM Mount Gambier is a multicultural city and MAYOR welcomes people from many different countries, as well as our first nation’s peoples. Council 3 ELECTED MEMBER INFORMATION _ Following the 2018 Local Government Elections the Council is comprised of a Mayor and eight Councillors, elected at large. Council 2018-2022 (L-R) Cr Kate Amoroso, Cr Frank Morello, Cr Ben Hood, Mayor Lynette Martin OAM, Cr Paul Photo credit: Louise Agnew Photography. Jenner, Cr Sonya Mezinec (Deputy Mayor), Cr Max Bruins, Cr Christian Greco, Cr Steven Perryman. Council meetings - November 2018 to June 2019 ELECTED MEMBER ATTENDANCE Elected Meetings Apologies Absent without Leave of _ Member attended apology absence Mayor Martin 16 1 0 The following is the recorded Cr Amoroso 14 2 1 attendance (or apologies) of Cr Bruins 16 1 0 Elected Members at the 12 Cr Greco 12 5 0 ordinary Council meetings Cr Hood 15 2 0 and the 11 special Council Cr Jenner 13 4 0 meetings held during the 2018/2019 year. Cr Mezinec 16 1 0 Cr Morello 15 2 0 Attendance records are Cr Perryman 13 4 0 separated to reflect the membership of Council up to and following the November Council meetings – July 2018 to October 2018 2018 Local Government Elections. Elected Meetings Apologies Absent without Leave of Member attended apology absence Mayor Lee 6 0 0 Cr Greco 4 2 0 Cr Lovett 4 2 0 Cr Lynagh 3 3 0 Cr Mezinec 5 1 0 Cr Morello 5 1 0 Cr Mutton 3 3 0 Cr Perryman 4 0 2 Cr Persello 6 0 0 Cr Richardson 6 0 0 Cr Von Stanke 6 0 0 4 City of Mount Gambier Manager Executive Administration places his election vote into the ballot box.